Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #10V654000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V654000 by Paccar Incorporated. Includes 1,510 affected units, KENWORTH/HOOD STRUT SAFETY LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660 and t700 tractor trailers manufactured between august 9, 2010, and november 4, 2010. the safety latch feature that keeps the hood of the vehicle from closing after a user opens the hood may fail to operate.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 28, 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V654000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2010-12-22T00:00:00
Subject: Kenworth/hood strut safety latch
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 1,510

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10KWK
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660 and t700 tractor trailers manufactured between august 9, 2010, and november 4, 2010. the safety latch feature that keeps the hood of the vehicle from closing after a user opens the hood may fail to operate.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the safety latch feature may cause the hood to unexpectedly close while open, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the dual magnets with a single magnet on the safety latch. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 28, 2011. owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4h4r~3kev~86ar
NHTSA ID: 10V654000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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